Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to Compete Together at Women's World Cup
With the WNBA entering a two-week break, the league's star players will take the court in national team jerseys to defend the United States' dominance.
Following a high-stakes two-week break in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, who have stood out throughout their careers for their rivalry, will sweat together for the success of the U.S. National Team at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
National Duty Begins in Berlin
The United States women's basketball team is heading to Berlin, Germany, to continue its dominance in the international arena.
As the WNBA regular season takes a two-week break, the country's biggest stars unite for a common goal on the world stage.
The Battle to Defend the Streak and Championship
The U.S. comes into the tournament holding the championship title at the Women's World Cup for the fourth consecutive time.
The national team will also take the court this year to defend its active thirty-game winning streak.
From Past Rivalry to a Shared Goal
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have long been known as rivals, from the 2023 national championship game to the 2024 NCAA Tournament and the WNBA Rookie of the Year race.
However, the duo previously played together at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game and during a five-game World Cup qualifying round in Puerto Rico in March.
Star-Studded Roster Structure
In the tournament in Berlin, Clark and Reese will share the roster with well-known league champions A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Chelsea Gray.
The U.S. national team will play its opening match of the tournament on September 4 against China in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup final.